“Human Trafficking”

Have you heard about the dark secret of America? Did you know human trafficking is in your backyard?

The Northwest Coalition Against Trafficking, founded by Soroptimist International Northwestern Region are hosting the Annual Northwest Conference against trafficking; become informed, educated, and lend a helping hand in protecting these women, girls, and trafficking victims.

Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of “issues” on hln will be honored with the prestigious Ruby Award; past CNN hero 17-year old Dallas Jessup, founder of “Just Yell Fire”; SIA president Cathy Standiford, and Col. William Hillar, are among the speakers. The emcee is Portland’s own Priya David, host of “Keep It Local” on KOIN Local 6.

Slavery still exists today, so come look beneath the surface with us January 9, 2010 in Portland.